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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.47, 98.66 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.47, 98.66 and 45.61 is: 62.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.47 : 98.66 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.47/98.66 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.47x = 98.66 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.47x = 4,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499.58/71.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.96

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