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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.06, 106.70 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.06, 106.70 and 53.88 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.06 : 106.70 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.06/106.70 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.06x = 106.70 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.06x = 5,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749.00/71.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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