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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.00, 98 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.00, 98 and 46.44 is: 64.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.00 : 98 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.00/98 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.00x = 98 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.00x = 4,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551.12/71.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.10

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