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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.15, 98.21 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.15, 98.21 and 46.60 is: 64.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.15 : 98.21 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.15/98.21 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.15x = 98.21 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.15x = 4,576.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576.59/71.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.32

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