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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.27, 98.41 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.27, 98.41 and 46.70 is: 64.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.27 : 98.41 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.27/98.41 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.27x = 98.41 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.27x = 4,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595.14/71.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.48

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