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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.10, 99.45 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.10, 99.45 and 44.44 is: 61.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.10 : 99.45 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.10/99.45 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.10x = 99.45 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.10x = 4,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419.14/72.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.29

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