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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.56, 98.85 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.56, 98.85 and 52.26 is: 72.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.56 : 98.85 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.56/98.85 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.56x = 98.85 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.56x = 5,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165.90/71.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.19

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