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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.06, 98.79 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.06, 98.79 and 71 is: 97.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.06 : 98.79 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.06/98.79 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.06x = 98.79 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.06x = 7,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014.09/72.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.34

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