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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.63, 98.82 and 50.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.63, 98.82 and 50.90 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.63 : 98.82 = 50.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.63/98.82 = 50.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.63x = 98.82 × 50.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.63x = 5,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030.28/71.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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