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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 98.07 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 98.07 and 52.71 is: 72.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 98.07 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/98.07 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 98.07 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 5,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169.27/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.64

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