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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.92, 99.04 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.92, 99.04 and 71.68 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.92 : 99.04 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.92/99.04 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.92x = 99.04 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.92x = 7,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099.19/71.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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