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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.42, 98.49 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.42, 98.49 and 47.75 is: 65.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.42 : 98.49 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.42/98.49 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.42x = 98.49 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.42x = 4,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.60/71.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.85

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