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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.68, 98.94 and 49.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.68, 98.94 and 49.85 is: 68.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.68 : 98.94 = 49.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.68/98.94 = 49.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.68x = 98.94 × 49.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.68x = 4,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932.16/71.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.81

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