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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.83, 98.94 and 56.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.83, 98.94 and 56.26 is: 77.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.83 : 98.94 = 56.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.83/98.94 = 56.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.83x = 98.94 × 56.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.83x = 5,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566.36/71.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.49

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