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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.04, 106.41 and 53.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.04, 106.41 and 53.02 is: 79.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.04 : 106.41 = 53.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.04/106.41 = 53.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.04x = 106.41 × 53.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.04x = 5,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,642.19/71.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.42

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