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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.93, 148.24 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.93, 148.24 and 41.11 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.93 : 148.24 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.93/148.24 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.93x = 148.24 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.93x = 6,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093.83/98.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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