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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 98.21 and 44.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 98.21 and 44.95 is: 62.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 98.21 = 44.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/98.21 = 44.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 98.21 × 44.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 4,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414.54/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.01

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