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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.83, 99.11 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.83, 99.11 and 44.19 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.83 : 99.11 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.83/99.11 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.83x = 99.11 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.83x = 4,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379.78/71.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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