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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.13, 98.12 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.13, 98.12 and 46.52 is: 64.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.13 : 98.12 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.13/98.12 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.13x = 98.12 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.13x = 4,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563.82/71.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.16

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