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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.88, 164.81 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.88, 164.81 and 28.71 is: 43.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.88 : 164.81 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.88/164.81 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.88x = 164.81 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.88x = 4,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731.55/109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.06

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