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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.28 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.28 and 49.25 is: 73.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.28 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.28 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.28 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 5,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234.29/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.72

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