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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.13, 106.67 and 38.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.13, 106.67 and 38.65 is: 57.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.13 : 106.67 = 38.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.13/106.67 = 38.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.13x = 106.67 × 38.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.13x = 4,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122.74/71.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.96

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