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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.51, 98.69 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.51, 98.69 and 46.94 is: 64.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.51 : 98.69 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.51/98.69 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.51x = 98.69 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.51x = 4,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631.78/71.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.78

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