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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 98.13 and 49.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 98.13 and 49.04 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 98.13 = 49.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/98.13 = 49.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 98.13 × 49.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 4,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812.30/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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