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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.24, 98.25 and 52.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.24, 98.25 and 52.83 is: 72.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.24 : 98.25 = 52.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.24/98.25 = 52.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.24x = 98.25 × 52.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.24x = 5,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190.55/71.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.87

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