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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.05, 106.63 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.05, 106.63 and 34.96 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.05 : 106.63 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.05/106.63 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.05x = 106.63 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.05x = 3,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727.78/71.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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