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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.11, 98.18 and 47.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.11, 98.18 and 47.85 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.11 : 98.18 = 47.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.11/98.18 = 47.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.11x = 98.18 × 47.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.11x = 4,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697.91/71.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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