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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 98.17 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 98.17 and 54.90 is: 75.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 98.17 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/98.17 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 98.17 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 5,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389.40/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.82

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