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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 97.90 and 47.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 97.90 and 47.71 is: 65.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 97.90 = 47.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/97.90 = 47.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 97.90 × 47.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 4,670.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670.81/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.79

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