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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.52, 98.62 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.52, 98.62 and 56.80 is: 78.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.52 : 98.62 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.52/98.62 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.52x = 98.62 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.52x = 5,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601.62/71.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.32

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