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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.94, 107.97 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.94, 107.97 and 44.91 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.94 : 107.97 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.94/107.97 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.94x = 107.97 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.94x = 4,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848.93/71.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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