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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.42, 98.57 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.42, 98.57 and 45.19 is: 62.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.42 : 98.57 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.42/98.57 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.42x = 98.57 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.42x = 4,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454.15/71.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.37

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