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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.05, 106.59 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.05, 106.59 and 60.88 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.05 : 106.59 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.05/106.59 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.05x = 106.59 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.05x = 6,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489.20/71.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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