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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.19, 106.65 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.19, 106.65 and 45.45 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.19 : 106.65 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.19/106.65 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.19x = 106.65 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.19x = 4,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847.24/71.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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