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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.63, 98.94 and 48.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.63, 98.94 and 48.37 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.63 : 98.94 = 48.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.63/98.94 = 48.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.63x = 98.94 × 48.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.63x = 4,785.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785.23/71.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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