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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.01, 97.94 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.01, 97.94 and 46.44 is: 64.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.01 : 97.94 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.01/97.94 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.01x = 97.94 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.01x = 4,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548.45/71.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.05

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