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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.14, 98.12 and 50.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.14, 98.12 and 50.44 is: 69.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.14 : 98.12 = 50.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.14/98.12 = 50.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.14x = 98.12 × 50.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.14x = 4,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949.17/71.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.57

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