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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.46, 98.66 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.46, 98.66 and 49.66 is: 68.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.46 : 98.66 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.46/98.66 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.46x = 98.66 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.46x = 4,899.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899.33/71.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.56

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