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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.25, 98.31 and 59.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.25, 98.31 and 59.55 is: 82.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.25 : 98.31 = 59.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.25/98.31 = 59.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.25x = 98.31 × 59.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.25x = 5,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854.36/71.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.17

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