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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.33, 98.55 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.33, 98.55 and 52.97 is: 73.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.33 : 98.55 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.33/98.55 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.33x = 98.55 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.33x = 5,219.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219.70/71.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.18

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