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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 98.06 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 98.06 and 45.21 is: 62.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 98.06 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/98.06 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 98.06 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 4,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433.07/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.40

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