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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.96, 164.93 and 28.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.96, 164.93 and 28.79 is: 43.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.96 : 164.93 = 28.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.96/164.93 = 28.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.96x = 164.93 × 28.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.96x = 4,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748.33/109.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.18

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