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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.27, 98.36 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.27, 98.36 and 45.05 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.27 : 98.36 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.27/98.36 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.27x = 98.36 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.27x = 4,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431.12/71.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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