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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 98.18 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 98.18 and 44.94 is: 61.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 98.18 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/98.18 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 98.18 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 4,412.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412.21/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.98

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