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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.31, 106.99 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.31, 106.99 and 30.19 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.31 : 106.99 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.31/106.99 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.31x = 106.99 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.31x = 3,230.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230.03/71.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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