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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.06, 106.32 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.06, 106.32 and 46.90 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.06 : 106.32 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.06/106.32 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.06x = 106.32 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.06x = 4,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986.41/71.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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