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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 106.60 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 106.60 and 35 is: 52.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 106.60 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/106.60 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 106.60 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 3,731
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.52

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