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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.06, 98.05 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.06, 98.05 and 44.85 is: 61.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.06 : 98.05 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.06/98.05 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.06x = 98.05 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.06x = 4,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396.83/71.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.88

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