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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.30, 147.40 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.30, 147.40 and 44.19 is: 66.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.30 : 147.40 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.30/147.40 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.30x = 147.40 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.30x = 6,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,513.50/98.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.26

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