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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.26, 106.94 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.26, 106.94 and 44.27 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.26 : 106.94 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.26/106.94 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.26x = 106.94 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.26x = 4,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733.81/71.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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