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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.67, 98.92 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.67, 98.92 and 49.59 is: 68.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.67 : 98.92 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.67/98.92 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.67x = 98.92 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.67x = 4,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905.50/71.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.44

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