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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.33, 107.09 and 60.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.33, 107.09 and 60.71 is: 91.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.33 : 107.09 = 60.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.33/107.09 = 60.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.33x = 107.09 × 60.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.33x = 6,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501.13/71.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.14

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