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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.23, 106.77 and 27.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.23, 106.77 and 27.89 is: 41.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.23 : 106.77 = 27.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.23/106.77 = 27.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.23x = 106.77 × 27.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.23x = 2,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977.28/71.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.80

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