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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.63, 98.80 and 47.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.63, 98.80 and 47.99 is: 66.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.63 : 98.80 = 47.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.63/98.80 = 47.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.63x = 98.80 × 47.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.63x = 4,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741.54/71.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.20

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