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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.38, 98.49 and 48.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.38, 98.49 and 48.04 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.38 : 98.49 = 48.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.38/98.49 = 48.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.38x = 98.49 × 48.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.38x = 4,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731.46/71.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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