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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.26, 98.52 and 54.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.26, 98.52 and 54.94 is: 75.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.26 : 98.52 = 54.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.26/98.52 = 54.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.26x = 98.52 × 54.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.26x = 5,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412.69/71.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.96

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