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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.30, 98.34 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.30, 98.34 and 49.46 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.30 : 98.34 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.30/98.34 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.30x = 98.34 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.30x = 4,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863.90/71.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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