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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 98.09 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 98.09 and 54.71 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 98.09 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/98.09 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 98.09 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 5,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365.74/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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