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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.39, 98.50 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.39, 98.50 and 45.50 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.39 : 98.50 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.39/98.50 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.39x = 98.50 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.39x = 4,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481.75/71.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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