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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.34, 106.84 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.34, 106.84 and 44.24 is: 66.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.34 : 106.84 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.34/106.84 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.34x = 106.84 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.34x = 4,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726.60/71.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.25

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