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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.15, 106.65 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.15, 106.65 and 35.06 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.15 : 106.65 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.15/106.65 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.15x = 106.65 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.15x = 3,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739.15/71.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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