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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.44, 98.60 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.44, 98.60 and 55.12 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.44 : 98.60 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.44/98.60 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.44x = 98.60 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.44x = 5,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434.83/71.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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