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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 98.09 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 98.09 and 46.57 is: 64.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 98.09 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/98.09 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 98.09 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 4,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567.75/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.32

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