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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.77, 113.94 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.77, 113.94 and 71.70 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.77 : 113.94 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.77/113.94 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.77x = 113.94 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.77x = 8,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,169.50/82.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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