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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 106.64 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 106.64 and 35.01 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 106.64 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/106.64 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 106.64 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 3,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733.29/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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