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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.17, 98.20 and 49.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.17, 98.20 and 49.06 is: 67.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.17 : 98.20 = 49.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.17/98.20 = 49.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.17x = 98.20 × 49.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.17x = 4,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817.69/71.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.69

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