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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.07, 106.63 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.07, 106.63 and 39 is: 58.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.07 : 106.63 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.07/106.63 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.07x = 106.63 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.07x = 4,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158.57/71.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.51

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