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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.19, 171.28 and 28.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.19, 171.28 and 28.69 is: 43.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.19 : 171.28 = 28.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.19/171.28 = 28.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.19x = 171.28 × 28.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.19x = 4,913.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913.63/114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.03

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