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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 106.70 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 106.70 and 61.04 is: 91.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 106.70 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/106.70 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 106.70 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 6,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512.97/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.37

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