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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.27, 106.83 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.27, 106.83 and 44.13 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.27 : 106.83 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.27/106.83 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.27x = 106.83 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.27x = 4,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714.41/71.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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