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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.94, 108.03 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.94, 108.03 and 43.62 is: 65.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.94 : 108.03 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.94/108.03 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.94x = 108.03 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.94x = 4,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712.27/71.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.50

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