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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 106.44 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 106.44 and 66 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 106.44 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/106.44 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 106.44 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 7,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025.04/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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