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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 106.70 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 106.70 and 49.55 is: 74.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 106.70 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/106.70 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 106.70 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 5,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286.74/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.17

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