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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 106.58 and 63.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 106.58 and 63.67 is: 95.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 106.58 = 63.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/106.58 = 63.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 106.58 × 63.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 6,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,786.04/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.32

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