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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.01, 98.03 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.01, 98.03 and 47.75 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.01 : 98.03 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.01/98.03 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.01x = 98.03 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.01x = 4,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680.56/71.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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