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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.68, 98.93 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.68, 98.93 and 44.03 is: 60.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.68 : 98.93 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.68/98.93 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.68x = 98.93 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.68x = 4,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355.92/71.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.77

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