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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 98.46 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 98.46 and 47.59 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 98.46 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/98.46 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 98.46 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 4,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.71/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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