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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.24, 98.26 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.24, 98.26 and 51.84 is: 71.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.24 : 98.26 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.24/98.26 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.24x = 98.26 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.24x = 5,093.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093.80/71.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.50

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