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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 98.06 and 46.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 98.06 and 46.49 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 98.06 = 46.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/98.06 = 46.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 98.06 × 46.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 4,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558.81/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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