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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.32, 98.32 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.32, 98.32 and 55.84 is: 76.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.32 : 98.32 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.32/98.32 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.32x = 98.32 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.32x = 5,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490.19/71.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.98

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