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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 98.18 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 98.18 and 45.30 is: 62.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 98.18 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/98.18 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 98.18 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 4,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447.55/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.50

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