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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.51, 98.64 and 50.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.51, 98.64 and 50.83 is: 70.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.51 : 98.64 = 50.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.51/98.64 = 50.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.51x = 98.64 × 50.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.51x = 5,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013.62/71.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.12

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