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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.46, 98.51 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.46, 98.51 and 55.07 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.46 : 98.51 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.46/98.51 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.46x = 98.51 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.46x = 5,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,424.18/71.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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