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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.21, 106.81 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.21, 106.81 and 43.74 is: 65.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.21 : 106.81 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.21/106.81 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.21x = 106.81 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.21x = 4,671.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671.76/71.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.60

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