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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.41, 108.61 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.41, 108.61 and 71.24 is: 106.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.41 : 108.61 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.41/108.61 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.41x = 108.61 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.41x = 7,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736.66/72.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.85

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