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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.24, 98.24 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.24, 98.24 and 54.56 is: 75.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.24 : 98.24 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.24/98.24 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.24x = 98.24 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.24x = 5,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,359.97/71.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.24

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