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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.26, 106.90 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.26, 106.90 and 27.96 is: 41.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.26 : 106.90 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.26/106.90 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.26x = 106.90 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.26x = 2,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988.92/71.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.94

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