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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.27, 98.28 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.27, 98.28 and 55.70 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.27 : 98.28 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.27/98.28 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.27x = 98.28 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.27x = 5,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,474.20/71.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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