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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.13, 98.24 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.13, 98.24 and 52.68 is: 72.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.13 : 98.24 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.13/98.24 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.13x = 98.24 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.13x = 5,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175.02/71.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.75

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