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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.09, 98.05 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.09, 98.05 and 54.68 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.09 : 98.05 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.09/98.05 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.09x = 98.05 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.09x = 5,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361.48/71.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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