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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.49, 98.63 and 49.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.49, 98.63 and 49.62 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.49 : 98.63 = 49.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.49/98.63 = 49.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.49x = 98.63 × 49.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.49x = 4,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894.02/71.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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