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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 106.36 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 106.36 and 34.84 is: 52.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 106.36 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/106.36 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 106.36 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 3,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705.58/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.16

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