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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.51, 98.63 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.51, 98.63 and 45.28 is: 62.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.51 : 98.63 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.51/98.63 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.51x = 98.63 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.51x = 4,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465.49/71.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.45

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