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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.23, 106.82 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.23, 106.82 and 23.13 is: 34.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.23 : 106.82 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.23/106.82 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.23x = 106.82 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.23x = 2,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470.27/71.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.68

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