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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.29, 98.49 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.29, 98.49 and 46.72 is: 64.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.29 : 98.49 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.29/98.49 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.29x = 98.49 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.29x = 4,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601.45/71.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.55

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