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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.37, 164.06 and 28.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.37, 164.06 and 28.21 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.37 : 164.06 = 28.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.37/164.06 = 28.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.37x = 164.06 × 28.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.37x = 4,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627.99/109.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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