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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.32, 98.30 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.32, 98.30 and 49.46 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.32 : 98.30 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.32/98.30 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.32x = 98.30 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.32x = 4,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861.92/71.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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