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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.59, 98.84 and 45.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.59, 98.84 and 45.37 is: 62.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.59 : 98.84 = 45.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.59/98.84 = 45.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.59x = 98.84 × 45.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.59x = 4,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483.80/71.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.63

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