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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 98.28 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 98.28 and 53.76 is: 74.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 98.28 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/98.28 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 98.28 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 5,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283.53/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.25

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