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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 106.65 and 42.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 106.65 and 42.28 is: 63.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 106.65 = 42.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/106.65 = 42.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 106.65 × 42.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 4,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508.95/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.26

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