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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.03, 106.52 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.03, 106.52 and 25.38 is: 38.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.03 : 106.52 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.03/106.52 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.03x = 106.52 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.03x = 2,703.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703.48/71.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.06

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