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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.65, 98.88 and 45.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.65, 98.88 and 45.43 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.65 : 98.88 = 45.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.65/98.88 = 45.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.65x = 98.88 × 45.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.65x = 4,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491.51/71.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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