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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.03, 106.49 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.03, 106.49 and 30.44 is: 45.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.03 : 106.49 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.03/106.49 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.03x = 106.49 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.03x = 3,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241.90/71.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.64

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