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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.78, 107.37 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.78, 107.37 and 46.98 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.78 : 107.37 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.78/107.37 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.78x = 107.37 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.78x = 5,044.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044.24/71.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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