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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 98.01 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 98.01 and 45.14 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 98.01 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/98.01 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 98.01 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 4,424.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424.17/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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