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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.69, 98.85 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.69, 98.85 and 44.03 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.69 : 98.85 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.69/98.85 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.69x = 98.85 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.69x = 4,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352.22/71.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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