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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 98.22 and 51.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 98.22 and 51.76 is: 71.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 98.22 = 51.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/98.22 = 51.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 98.22 × 51.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 5,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083.87/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.40

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