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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.54, 98.69 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.54, 98.69 and 45.32 is: 62.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.54 : 98.69 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.54/98.69 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.54x = 98.69 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.54x = 4,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471.91/71.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.51

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