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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.13, 98.05 and 54.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.13, 98.05 and 54.73 is: 75.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.13 : 98.05 = 54.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.13/98.05 = 54.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.13x = 98.05 × 54.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.13x = 5,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366.28/71.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.44

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