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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.46, 98.61 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.46, 98.61 and 45.25 is: 62.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.46 : 98.61 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.46/98.61 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.46x = 98.61 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.46x = 4,461.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461.69/71.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.44

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