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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.44, 98.46 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.44, 98.46 and 52.96 is: 72.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.44 : 98.46 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.44/98.46 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.44x = 98.46 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.44x = 5,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214.44/71.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.99

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