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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 98.24 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 98.24 and 52.76 is: 72.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 98.24 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/98.24 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 98.24 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 5,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183.14/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.88

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