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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81, 121.41 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81, 121.41 and 44.91 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81 : 121.41 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81/121.41 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81x = 121.41 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81x = 5,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452.52/81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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