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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.66, 98.79 and 52.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.66, 98.79 and 52.01 is: 71.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.66 : 98.79 = 52.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.66/98.79 = 52.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.66x = 98.79 × 52.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.66x = 5,137.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137.81/71.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.70

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