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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.99, 110.36 and 71.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.99, 110.36 and 71.69 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.99 : 110.36 = 71.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.99/110.36 = 71.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.99x = 110.36 × 71.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.99x = 7,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911.34/79.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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