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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.78, 99 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.78, 99 and 65.97 is: 90.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.78 : 99 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.78/99 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.78x = 99 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.78x = 6,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,531.03/71.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.99

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