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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 106.82 and 60.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 106.82 and 60.51 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 106.82 = 60.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/106.82 = 60.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 106.82 × 60.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 6,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464.00/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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