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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.18, 98.26 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.18, 98.26 and 49.46 is: 68.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.18 : 98.26 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.18/98.26 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.18x = 98.26 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.18x = 4,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859.94/71.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.28

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