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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 98.27 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 98.27 and 45.01 is: 62.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 98.27 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/98.27 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 98.27 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 4,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423.13/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.12

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