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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.44, 98.55 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.44, 98.55 and 55.06 is: 75.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.44 : 98.55 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.44/98.55 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.44x = 98.55 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.44x = 5,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426.16/71.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.95

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