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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 431.52 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 431.52 and 71.26 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 431.52 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/431.52 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 431.52 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 30,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,750.12/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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