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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.17, 98.24 and 50.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.17, 98.24 and 50.44 is: 69.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.17 : 98.24 = 50.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.17/98.24 = 50.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.17x = 98.24 × 50.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.17x = 4,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955.23/71.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.63

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