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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.25, 98.28 and 52.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.25, 98.28 and 52.80 is: 72.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.25 : 98.28 = 52.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.25/98.28 = 52.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.25x = 98.28 × 52.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.25x = 5,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189.18/71.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.83

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