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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.06, 98.13 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.06, 98.13 and 44.88 is: 61.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.06 : 98.13 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.06/98.13 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.06x = 98.13 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.06x = 4,404.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.39/71.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.98

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