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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.50, 98.65 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.50, 98.65 and 46.98 is: 64.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.50 : 98.65 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.50/98.65 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.50x = 98.65 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.50x = 4,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634.58/71.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.82

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