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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 98.06 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 98.06 and 47.74 is: 65.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 98.06 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/98.06 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 98.06 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 4,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681.38/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.86

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