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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.11, 98 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.11, 98 and 54.78 is: 75.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.11 : 98 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.11/98 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.11x = 98 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.11x = 5,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368.44/71.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.49

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