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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 106.91 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 106.91 and 45.57 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 106.91 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/106.91 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 106.91 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 4,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871.89/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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