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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.34, 98.14 and 56.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.34, 98.14 and 56.48 is: 77.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.34 : 98.14 = 56.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.34/98.14 = 56.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.34x = 98.14 × 56.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.34x = 5,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,542.95/71.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.70

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