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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.17, 98.19 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.17, 98.19 and 44.94 is: 62.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.17 : 98.19 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.17/98.19 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.17x = 98.19 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.17x = 4,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413.03/71.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.01

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