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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.52, 98.72 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.52, 98.72 and 55.11 is: 76.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.52 : 98.72 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.52/98.72 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.52x = 98.72 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.52x = 5,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440.46/71.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.07

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