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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.21, 98.25 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.21, 98.25 and 45.34 is: 62.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.21 : 98.25 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.21/98.25 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.21x = 98.25 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.21x = 4,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454.66/71.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.56

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