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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.65, 98.96 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.65, 98.96 and 54.19 is: 74.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.65 : 98.96 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.65/98.96 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.65x = 98.96 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.65x = 5,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361.88/71.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.84

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