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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 106.45 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 106.45 and 45.30 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 106.45 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/106.45 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 106.45 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 4,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822.19/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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