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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.02, 106.59 and 40.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.02, 106.59 and 40.61 is: 60.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.02 : 106.59 = 40.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.02/106.59 = 40.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.02x = 106.59 × 40.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.02x = 4,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328.62/71.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.95

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