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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.50, 98.62 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.50, 98.62 and 55.12 is: 76.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.50 : 98.62 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.50/98.62 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.50x = 98.62 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.50x = 5,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,435.93/71.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.03

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