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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.28, 147.35 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.28, 147.35 and 46.96 is: 70.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.28 : 147.35 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.28/147.35 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.28x = 147.35 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.28x = 6,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,919.31/98.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.40

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