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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 106.55 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 106.55 and 63.44 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 106.55 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/106.55 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 106.55 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 6,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759.53/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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