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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.60, 98.80 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.60, 98.80 and 54.14 is: 74.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.60 : 98.80 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.60/98.80 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.60x = 98.80 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.60x = 5,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348.40/71.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.70

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