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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 106.66 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 106.66 and 35.05 is: 52.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 106.66 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/106.66 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 106.66 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 3,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738.43/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.54

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