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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.82, 148.26 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.82, 148.26 and 44.70 is: 67.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.82 : 148.26 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.82/148.26 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.82x = 148.26 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.82x = 6,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627.22/98.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.06

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