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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.49, 164.22 and 28.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.49, 164.22 and 28.33 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.49 : 164.22 = 28.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.49/164.22 = 28.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.49x = 164.22 × 28.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.49x = 4,651.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651.39/109.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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