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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.58, 98.87 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.58, 98.87 and 47.13 is: 65.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.58 : 98.87 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.58/98.87 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.58x = 98.87 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.58x = 4,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659.51/71.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.09

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