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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.44 and 50.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.44 and 50.66 is: 75.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.44 = 50.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.44 = 50.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.44 × 50.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 5,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392.25/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.95

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