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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.01, 105.96 and 63.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.01, 105.96 and 63.69 is: 95.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.01 : 105.96 = 63.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.01/105.96 = 63.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.01x = 105.96 × 63.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.01x = 6,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748.08/71.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.03

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