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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.44, 106.94 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.44, 106.94 and 54.27 is: 81.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.44 : 106.94 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.44/106.94 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.44x = 106.94 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.44x = 5,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803.77/71.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.24

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