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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.03, 106.48 and 28.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.03, 106.48 and 28.25 is: 42.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.03 : 106.48 = 28.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.03/106.48 = 28.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.03x = 106.48 × 28.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.03x = 3,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008.06/71.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.35

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