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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 106.74 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 106.74 and 60.24 is: 90.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 106.74 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/106.74 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 106.74 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 6,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,430.02/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.51

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