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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.10, 147.11 and 29.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.10, 147.11 and 29.61 is: 44.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.10 : 147.11 = 29.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.10/147.11 = 29.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.10x = 147.11 × 29.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.10x = 4,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355.78/98.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.40

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