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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.36 and 38.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.36 and 38.42 is: 57.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.36 = 38.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.36 = 38.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.36 × 38.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 4,086.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086.35/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.55

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