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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.59, 147.75 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.59, 147.75 and 44.47 is: 66.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.59 : 147.75 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.59/147.75 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.59x = 147.75 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.59x = 6,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570.44/98.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.64

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