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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.41 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.41 and 40.58 is: 60.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.41 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.41 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.41 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 4,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318.12/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.82

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