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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 98.10 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 98.10 and 56.52 is: 78.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 98.10 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/98.10 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 98.10 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 5,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,544.61/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.05

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