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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 98.09 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 98.09 and 46.59 is: 64.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 98.09 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/98.09 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 98.09 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 4,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570.51/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.19

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