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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 106.98 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 106.98 and 25.67 is: 38.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 106.98 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/106.98 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 106.98 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 2,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746.18/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.53

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