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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.79, 98.98 and 47.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.79, 98.98 and 47.19 is: 65.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.79 : 98.98 = 47.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.79/98.98 = 47.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.79x = 98.98 × 47.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.79x = 4,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670.37/71.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.06

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