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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.14, 98.10 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.14, 98.10 and 46.56 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.14 : 98.10 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.14/98.10 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.14x = 98.10 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.14x = 4,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567.54/71.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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