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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.25, 98.31 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.25, 98.31 and 46.65 is: 64.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.25 : 98.31 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.25/98.31 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.25x = 98.31 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.25x = 4,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586.16/71.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.37

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