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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.65, 98.86 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.65, 98.86 and 45.76 is: 63.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.65 : 98.86 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.65/98.86 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.65x = 98.86 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.65x = 4,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523.83/71.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.14

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