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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.46, 106.98 and 55.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.46, 106.98 and 55.38 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.46 : 106.98 = 55.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.46/106.98 = 55.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.46x = 106.98 × 55.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.46x = 5,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,924.55/71.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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