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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.48, 98.63 and 48.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.48, 98.63 and 48.13 is: 66.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.48 : 98.63 = 48.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.48/98.63 = 48.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.48x = 98.63 × 48.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.48x = 4,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746.33/71.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.40

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