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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.72, 98.84 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.72, 98.84 and 56.93 is: 78.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.72 : 98.84 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.72/98.84 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.72x = 98.84 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.72x = 5,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626.18/71.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.45

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