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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.43, 98.61 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.43, 98.61 and 55.11 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.43 : 98.61 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.43/98.61 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.43x = 98.61 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.43x = 5,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434.12/71.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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