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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71, 106.58 and 52.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71, 106.58 and 52.72 is: 79.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71 : 106.58 = 52.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71/106.58 = 52.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71x = 106.58 × 52.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71x = 5,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618.10/71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.13

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