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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 157.94 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 157.94 and 28.26 is: 42.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 157.94 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/157.94 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 157.94 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 4,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463.38/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.40

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