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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 98.02 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 98.02 and 55.56 is: 76.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 98.02 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/98.02 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 98.02 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 5,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446.43/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.58

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