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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 98.45 and 49.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 98.45 and 49.24 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 98.45 = 49.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/98.45 = 49.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 98.45 × 49.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 4,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847.74/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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