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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 106.40 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 106.40 and 61.44 is: 92.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 106.40 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/106.40 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 106.40 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 6,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537.22/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.02

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