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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.52, 98.76 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.52, 98.76 and 49.76 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.52 : 98.76 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.52/98.76 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.52x = 98.76 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.52x = 4,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914.30/71.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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