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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.24, 98.21 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.24, 98.21 and 54.67 is: 75.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.24 : 98.21 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.24/98.21 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.24x = 98.21 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.24x = 5,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,368.94/71.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.37

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