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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.26, 98.44 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.26, 98.44 and 49.48 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.26 : 98.44 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.26/98.44 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.26x = 98.44 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.26x = 4,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870.81/71.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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