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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.18, 106.69 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.18, 106.69 and 35.03 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.18 : 106.69 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.18/106.69 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.18x = 106.69 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.18x = 3,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737.35/71.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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