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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.73, 98.94 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.73, 98.94 and 56.16 is: 77.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.73 : 98.94 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.73/98.94 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.73x = 98.94 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.73x = 5,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,556.47/71.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.46

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