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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.01, 98.04 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.01, 98.04 and 46.47 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.01 : 98.04 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.01/98.04 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.01x = 98.04 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.01x = 4,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556.46/71.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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