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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.82, 98.82 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.82, 98.82 and 67.10 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.82 : 98.82 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.82/98.82 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.82x = 98.82 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.82x = 6,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,630.33/71.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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