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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.66, 98.84 and 50.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.66, 98.84 and 50.93 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.66 : 98.84 = 50.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.66/98.84 = 50.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.66x = 98.84 × 50.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.66x = 5,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033.92/71.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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