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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 106.97 and 30.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 106.97 and 30.68 is: 46.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 106.97 = 30.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/106.97 = 30.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 106.97 × 30.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 3,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281.73/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.04

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