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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.36, 98.48 and 42.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.36, 98.48 and 42.25 is: 58.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.36 : 98.48 = 42.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.36/98.48 = 42.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.36x = 98.48 × 42.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.36x = 4,160.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160.57/71.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.30

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