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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.70, 98.97 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.70, 98.97 and 45.49 is: 62.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.70 : 98.97 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.70/98.97 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.70x = 98.97 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.70x = 4,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502.15/71.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.79

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