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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.12, 108 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.12, 108 and 71.10 is: 106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.12 : 108 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.12/108 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.12x = 108 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.12x = 7,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,678.80/72.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.47

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