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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.65, 107.52 and 41.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.65, 107.52 and 41.24 is: 61.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.65 : 107.52 = 41.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.65/107.52 = 41.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.65x = 107.52 × 41.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.65x = 4,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434.12/71.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.89

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