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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.65, 98.80 and 48.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.65, 98.80 and 48.34 is: 66.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.65 : 98.80 = 48.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.65/98.80 = 48.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.65x = 98.80 × 48.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.65x = 4,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775.99/71.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.66

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