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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.34, 98.43 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.34, 98.43 and 46.73 is: 64.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.34 : 98.43 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.34/98.43 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.34x = 98.43 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.34x = 4,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599.63/71.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.47

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