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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 98.12 and 50.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 98.12 and 50.46 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 98.12 = 50.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/98.12 = 50.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 98.12 × 50.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 4,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951.14/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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