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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.62, 147.78 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.62, 147.78 and 44.56 is: 66.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.62 : 147.78 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.62/147.78 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.62x = 147.78 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.62x = 6,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,585.08/98.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.77

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