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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.23, 106.87 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.23, 106.87 and 25.58 is: 38.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.23 : 106.87 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.23/106.87 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.23x = 106.87 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.23x = 2,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733.99/71.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.38

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