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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.48 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.48 and 25.33 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.48 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.48 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.48 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 2,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697.14/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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