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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.26, 98.36 and 52.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.26, 98.36 and 52.90 is: 73.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.26 : 98.36 = 52.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.26/98.36 = 52.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.26x = 98.36 × 52.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.26x = 5,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202.93/71.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.02

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