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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.40, 110.22 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.40, 110.22 and 71 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.40 : 110.22 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.40/110.22 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.40x = 110.22 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.40x = 7,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825.62/73.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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