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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.26, 91.86 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.26, 91.86 and 44.71 is: 67.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.26 : 91.86 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.26/91.86 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.26x = 91.86 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.26x = 4,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107.06/61.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.04

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