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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 98.07 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 98.07 and 55.51 is: 76.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 98.07 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/98.07 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 98.07 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 5,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443.87/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.59

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