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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.48, 106.70 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.48, 106.70 and 61.40 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.48 : 106.70 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.48/106.70 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.48x = 106.70 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.48x = 6,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551.80/71.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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