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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.09, 106.64 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.09, 106.64 and 32.55 is: 48.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.09 : 106.64 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.09/106.64 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.09x = 106.64 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.09x = 3,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470.97/71.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.83

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