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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 98.36 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 98.36 and 56.54 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 98.36 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/98.36 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 98.36 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 5,561.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561.27/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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