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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.41, 98.52 and 46.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.41, 98.52 and 46.84 is: 64.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.41 : 98.52 = 46.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.41/98.52 = 46.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.41x = 98.52 × 46.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.41x = 4,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614.68/71.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.62

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