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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.46, 98.54 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.46, 98.54 and 55.06 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.46 : 98.54 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.46/98.54 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.46x = 98.54 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.46x = 5,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425.30/71.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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