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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.36, 98.52 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.36, 98.52 and 45.50 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.36 : 98.52 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.36/98.52 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.36x = 98.52 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.36x = 4,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482.66/71.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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