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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 98.25 and 46.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 98.25 and 46.61 is: 64.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 98.25 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/98.25 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 98.25 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 4,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579.20/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.32

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