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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.13, 98.01 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.13, 98.01 and 56.55 is: 77.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.13 : 98.01 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.13/98.01 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.13x = 98.01 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.13x = 5,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,542.47/71.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.92

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