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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.25, 98.33 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.25, 98.33 and 45.38 is: 62.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.25 : 98.33 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.25/98.33 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.25x = 98.33 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.25x = 4,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461.50/71.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.62

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