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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 98.32 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 98.32 and 54.90 is: 75.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 98.32 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/98.32 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 98.32 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 5,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397.77/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.73

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