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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 97.81 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 97.81 and 54.70 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 97.81 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/97.81 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 97.81 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 5,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350.21/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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