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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.26, 98.39 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.26, 98.39 and 45.04 is: 62.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.26 : 98.39 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.26/98.39 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.26x = 98.39 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.26x = 4,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431.49/71.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.19

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