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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 147.48 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 147.48 and 44.24 is: 66.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 147.48 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/147.48 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 147.48 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 6,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524.52/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.37

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