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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.18, 98.28 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.18, 98.28 and 45.32 is: 62.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.18 : 98.28 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.18/98.28 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.18x = 98.28 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.18x = 4,454.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454.05/71.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.57

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