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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.66, 98.84 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.66, 98.84 and 55.28 is: 76.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.66 : 98.84 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.66/98.84 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.66x = 98.84 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.66x = 5,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,463.10/71.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.24

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