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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.52, 98.65 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.52, 98.65 and 49.66 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.52 : 98.65 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.52/98.65 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.52x = 98.65 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.52x = 4,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898.96/71.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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