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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.22 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.22 and 43.88 is: 65.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.22 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.22 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.22 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 4,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660.93/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.65

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