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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.93, 148.40 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.93, 148.40 and 47.58 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.93 : 148.40 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.93/148.40 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.93x = 148.40 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.93x = 7,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060.99/98.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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