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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.10, 106.83 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.10, 106.83 and 65.52 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.10 : 106.83 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.10/106.83 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.10x = 106.83 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.10x = 6,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999.50/71.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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