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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.30 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.30 and 64.59 is: 96.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.30 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.30 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.30 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 6,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,865.92/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.70

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