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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.41, 108.34 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.41, 108.34 and 44.98 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.41 : 108.34 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.41/108.34 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.41x = 108.34 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.41x = 4,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872.75/72.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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