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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.09, 98.22 and 55.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.09, 98.22 and 55.58 is: 76.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.09 : 98.22 = 55.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.09/98.22 = 55.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.09x = 98.22 × 55.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.09x = 5,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458.58/71.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.79

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