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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 98.04 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 98.04 and 49.22 is: 67.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 98.04 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/98.04 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 98.04 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 4,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825.53/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.85

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