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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.48 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.48 and 30.44 is: 45.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.48 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.48 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.48 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 3,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241.25/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.65

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