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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.76, 107.72 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.76, 107.72 and 42.90 is: 64.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.76 : 107.72 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.76/107.72 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.76x = 107.72 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.76x = 4,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,620.97/71.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.39

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