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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 98.05 and 46.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 98.05 and 46.14 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 98.05 = 46.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/98.05 = 46.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 98.05 × 46.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 4,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523.62/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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