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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.31, 106.96 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.31, 106.96 and 19.95 is: 29.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.31 : 106.96 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.31/106.96 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.31x = 106.96 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.31x = 2,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.80/71.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.92

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