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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.14, 106.59 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.14, 106.59 and 44.11 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.14 : 106.59 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.14/106.59 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.14x = 106.59 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.14x = 4,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701.68/71.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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