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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.70, 99.04 and 55.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.70, 99.04 and 55.53 is: 76.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.70 : 99.04 = 55.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.70/99.04 = 55.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.70x = 99.04 × 55.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.70x = 5,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499.69/71.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.70

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