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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.26 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.26 and 52.92 is: 79.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.26 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.26 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.26 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 5,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623.28/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.20

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