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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.08, 106.62 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.08, 106.62 and 35.01 is: 52.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.08 : 106.62 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.08/106.62 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.08x = 106.62 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.08x = 3,732.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732.77/71.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.52

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