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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.66, 98.91 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.66, 98.91 and 46.83 is: 64.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.66 : 98.91 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.66/98.91 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.66x = 98.91 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.66x = 4,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631.23/71.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.63

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