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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.26, 106.90 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.26, 106.90 and 44.20 is: 66.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.26 : 106.90 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.26/106.90 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.26x = 106.90 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.26x = 4,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724.98/71.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.31

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