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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.30, 106.97 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.30, 106.97 and 30.70 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.30 : 106.97 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.30/106.97 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.30x = 106.97 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.30x = 3,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283.98/71.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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