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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.54, 98.76 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.54, 98.76 and 57.16 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.54 : 98.76 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.54/98.76 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.54x = 98.76 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.54x = 5,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645.12/71.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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