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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.03, 106.34 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.03, 106.34 and 58.70 is: 87.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.03 : 106.34 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.03/106.34 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.03x = 106.34 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.03x = 6,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241.33/71.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.88

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