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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.06, 97.95 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.06, 97.95 and 54.45 is: 75.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.06 : 97.95 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.06/97.95 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.06x = 97.95 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.06x = 5,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333.38/71.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.06

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