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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.07, 106.53 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.07, 106.53 and 46.68 is: 69.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.07 : 106.53 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.07/106.53 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.07x = 106.53 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.07x = 4,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972.82/71.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.97

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