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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.52, 98.54 and 52.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.52, 98.54 and 52.08 is: 71.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.52 : 98.54 = 52.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.52/98.54 = 52.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.52x = 98.54 × 52.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.52x = 5,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131.96/71.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.76

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