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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.75, 431.62 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.75, 431.62 and 71.33 is: 106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.75 : 431.62 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.75/431.62 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.75x = 431.62 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.75x = 30,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,785.12/287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.98

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