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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.36, 164.03 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.36, 164.03 and 28.19 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.36 : 164.03 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.36/164.03 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.36x = 164.03 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.36x = 4,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623.86/109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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