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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.10, 97.94 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.10, 97.94 and 54.68 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.10 : 97.94 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.10/97.94 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.10x = 97.94 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.10x = 5,355.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355.36/71.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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