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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.24, 98.31 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.24, 98.31 and 49.45 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.24 : 98.31 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.24/98.31 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.24x = 98.31 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.24x = 4,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861.43/71.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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