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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.58, 104.34 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.58, 104.34 and 71.62 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.58 : 104.34 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.58/104.34 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.58x = 104.34 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.58x = 7,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472.83/75.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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