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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.84, 98.88 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.84, 98.88 and 67.52 is: 92.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.84 : 98.88 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.84/98.88 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.84x = 98.88 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.84x = 6,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676.38/71.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.93

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