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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.69, 98.92 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.69, 98.92 and 47.14 is: 65.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.69 : 98.92 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.69/98.92 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.69x = 98.92 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.69x = 4,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662.85/71.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.05

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