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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.31, 98.38 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.31, 98.38 and 45.11 is: 62.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.31 : 98.38 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.31/98.38 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.31x = 98.38 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.31x = 4,437.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437.92/71.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.23

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