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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.14, 98.30 and 55.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.14, 98.30 and 55.64 is: 76.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.14 : 98.30 = 55.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.14/98.30 = 55.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.14x = 98.30 × 55.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.14x = 5,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469.41/71.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.88

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