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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.24, 147.38 and 44.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.24, 147.38 and 44.18 is: 66.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.24 : 147.38 = 44.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.24/147.38 = 44.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.24x = 147.38 × 44.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.24x = 6,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,511.25/98.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.28

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