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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.40, 98.64 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.40, 98.64 and 55.08 is: 76.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.40 : 98.64 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.40/98.64 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.40x = 98.64 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.40x = 5,433.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433.09/71.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.09

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