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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.76, 98.95 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.76, 98.95 and 59.51 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.76 : 98.95 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.76/98.95 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.76x = 98.95 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.76x = 5,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888.51/71.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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