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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.75, 107.64 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.75, 107.64 and 29 is: 43.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.75 : 107.64 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.75/107.64 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.75x = 107.64 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.75x = 3,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121.56/71.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.51

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