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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.31, 106.94 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.31, 106.94 and 22.55 is: 33.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.31 : 106.94 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.31/106.94 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.31x = 106.94 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.31x = 2,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,410.85/71.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.81

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