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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.21, 98.21 and 44.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.21, 98.21 and 44.97 is: 62.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.21 : 98.21 = 44.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.21/98.21 = 44.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.21x = 98.21 × 44.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.21x = 4,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416.50/71.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.02

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