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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.17, 98.15 and 54.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.17, 98.15 and 54.77 is: 75.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.17 : 98.15 = 54.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.17/98.15 = 54.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.17x = 98.15 × 54.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.17x = 5,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,374.91/71.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.52

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