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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.44, 98.64 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.44, 98.64 and 56.86 is: 78.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.44 : 98.64 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.44/98.64 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.44x = 98.64 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.44x = 5,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608.67/71.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.51

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