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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.77, 98.88 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.77, 98.88 and 67.22 is: 92.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.77 : 98.88 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.77/98.88 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.77x = 98.88 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.77x = 6,646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646.71/71.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.61

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