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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.34, 106.64 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.34, 106.64 and 59.10 is: 88.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.34 : 106.64 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.34/106.64 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.34x = 106.64 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.34x = 6,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302.13/71.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.34

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