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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.48, 98.60 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.48, 98.60 and 53.94 is: 74.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.48 : 98.60 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.48/98.60 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.48x = 98.60 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.48x = 5,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,318.48/71.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.41

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