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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.88, 98.98 and 69.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.88, 98.98 and 69.61 is: 95.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.88 : 98.98 = 69.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.88/98.98 = 69.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.88x = 98.98 × 69.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.88x = 6,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890.00/71.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.85

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