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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.45, 98.62 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.45, 98.62 and 45.56 is: 62.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.45 : 98.62 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.45/98.62 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.45x = 98.62 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.45x = 4,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493.49/71.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.89

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