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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.10, 98.22 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.10, 98.22 and 52.70 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.10 : 98.22 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.10/98.22 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.10x = 98.22 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.10x = 5,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176.19/71.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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