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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 98.34 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 98.34 and 49.48 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 98.34 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/98.34 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 98.34 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 4,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865.86/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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