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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 98.47 and 48.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 98.47 and 48.57 is: 72.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 98.47 = 48.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/98.47 = 48.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 98.47 × 48.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 4,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782.69/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.78

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