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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.56, 98.88 and 49.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.56, 98.88 and 49.81 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.56 : 98.88 = 49.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.56/98.88 = 49.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.56x = 98.88 × 49.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.56x = 4,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925.21/71.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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