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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.84, 99.08 and 57.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.84, 99.08 and 57.11 is: 78.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.84 : 99.08 = 57.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.84/99.08 = 57.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.84x = 99.08 × 57.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.84x = 5,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657.68/71.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.76

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