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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.53, 98.61 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.53, 98.61 and 55.13 is: 76.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.53 : 98.61 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.53/98.61 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.53x = 98.61 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.53x = 5,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,436.37/71.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.00

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