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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.34, 99.85 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.34, 99.85 and 44.71 is: 61.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.34 : 99.85 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.34/99.85 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.34x = 99.85 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.34x = 4,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464.29/72.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.71

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