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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 106.52 and 22.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 106.52 and 22.91 is: 34.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 106.52 = 22.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/106.52 = 22.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 106.52 × 22.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 2,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440.26/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.36

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