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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.21, 160.76 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.21, 160.76 and 38.71 is: 58.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.21 : 160.76 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.21/160.76 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.21x = 160.76 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.21x = 6,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223.02/107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.05

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