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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.29, 98.35 and 49.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.29, 98.35 and 49.16 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.29 : 98.35 = 49.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.29/98.35 = 49.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.29x = 98.35 × 49.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.29x = 4,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834.46/71.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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