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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.30, 106.87 and 27.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.30, 106.87 and 27.94 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.30 : 106.87 = 27.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.30/106.87 = 27.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.30x = 106.87 × 27.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.30x = 2,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985.95/71.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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