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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.12, 106.82 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.12, 106.82 and 44.12 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.12 : 106.82 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.12/106.82 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.12x = 106.82 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.12x = 4,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712.90/71.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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