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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.56, 98.70 and 55.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.56, 98.70 and 55.99 is: 77.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.56 : 98.70 = 55.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.56/98.70 = 55.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.56x = 98.70 × 55.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.56x = 5,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526.21/71.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.22

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