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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.70, 98.99 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.70, 98.99 and 44.09 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.70 : 98.99 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.70/98.99 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.70x = 98.99 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.70x = 4,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,364.25/71.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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