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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.55, 98.66 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.55, 98.66 and 55.22 is: 76.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.55 : 98.66 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.55/98.66 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.55x = 98.66 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.55x = 5,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447.65/71.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.14

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