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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 106.33 and 49.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 106.33 and 49.21 is: 73.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 106.33 = 49.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/106.33 = 49.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 106.33 × 49.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 5,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231.72/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.67

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