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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 98.34 and 50.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 98.34 and 50.55 is: 69.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 98.34 = 50.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/98.34 = 50.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 98.34 × 50.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 4,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971.09/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.83

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