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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.31, 98.52 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.31, 98.52 and 46.74 is: 64.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.31 : 98.52 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.31/98.52 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.31x = 98.52 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.31x = 4,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604.82/71.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.57

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