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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.07, 106.50 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.07, 106.50 and 53.88 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.07 : 106.50 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.07/106.50 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.07x = 106.50 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.07x = 5,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738.22/71.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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