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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.92, 107.94 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.92, 107.94 and 44.86 is: 67.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.92 : 107.94 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.92/107.94 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.92x = 107.94 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.92x = 4,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842.19/71.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.33

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