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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.06, 97.97 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.06, 97.97 and 52.66 is: 72.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.06 : 97.97 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.06/97.97 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.06x = 97.97 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.06x = 5,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159.10/71.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.60

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