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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.91, 99.41 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.91, 99.41 and 55.51 is: 76.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.91 : 99.41 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.91/99.41 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.91x = 99.41 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.91x = 5,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518.25/71.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.74

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