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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 98.39 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 98.39 and 54.81 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 98.39 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/98.39 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 98.39 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 5,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392.48/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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