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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 98.31 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 98.31 and 46.68 is: 64.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 98.31 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/98.31 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 98.31 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 4,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588.92/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.38

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