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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.84, 98.88 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.84, 98.88 and 69.60 is: 95.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.84 : 98.88 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.84/98.88 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.84x = 98.88 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.84x = 6,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882.05/71.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.80

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