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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.51, 98.72 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.51, 98.72 and 48.22 is: 66.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.51 : 98.72 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.51/98.72 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.51x = 98.72 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.51x = 4,760.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760.28/71.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.57

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