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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.44, 98.59 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.44, 98.59 and 46.86 is: 64.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.44 : 98.59 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.44/98.59 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.44x = 98.59 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.44x = 4,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619.93/71.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.67

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