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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.59, 98.82 and 56.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.59, 98.82 and 56.05 is: 77.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.59 : 98.82 = 56.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.59/98.82 = 56.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.59x = 98.82 × 56.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.59x = 5,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,538.95/71.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.37

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