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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 147.96 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 147.96 and 34.48 is: 51.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 147.96 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/147.96 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 147.96 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 5,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101.66/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.73

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