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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.61, 107.46 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.61, 107.46 and 44.52 is: 66.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.61 : 107.46 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.61/107.46 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.61x = 107.46 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.61x = 4,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784.12/71.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.81

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