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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 106.52 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 106.52 and 22.27 is: 33.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 106.52 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/106.52 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 106.52 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 2,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372.20/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.39

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