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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.07, 97.99 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.07, 97.99 and 49.25 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.07 : 97.99 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.07/97.99 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.07x = 97.99 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.07x = 4,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825.39/71.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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