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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.71, 98.87 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.71, 98.87 and 47.14 is: 64.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.71 : 98.87 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.71/98.87 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.71x = 98.87 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.71x = 4,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660.73/71.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.99

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