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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.63, 98.86 and 44.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.63, 98.86 and 44.00 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.63 : 98.86 = 44.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.63/98.86 = 44.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.63x = 98.86 × 44.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.63x = 4,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349.24/71.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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