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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.10, 98.15 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.10, 98.15 and 49.28 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.10 : 98.15 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.10/98.15 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.10x = 98.15 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.10x = 4,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836.09/71.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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