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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.51, 147.78 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.51, 147.78 and 44.40 is: 66.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.51 : 147.78 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.51/147.78 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.51x = 147.78 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.51x = 6,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561.43/98.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.61

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