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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.03 and 60.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.03 and 60.74 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.03 = 60.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.03 = 60.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.03 × 60.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 6,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,440.26/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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