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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 98.02 and 52.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 98.02 and 52.57 is: 72.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 98.02 = 52.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/98.02 = 52.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 98.02 × 52.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 5,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152.91/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.56

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