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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.53, 98.57 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.53, 98.57 and 50.88 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.53 : 98.57 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.53/98.57 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.53x = 98.57 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.53x = 5,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014.90/71.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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