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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 97.92 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 97.92 and 46.44 is: 64.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 97.92 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/97.92 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 97.92 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 4,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547.42/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.03

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