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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.34, 101.06 and 28.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.34, 101.06 and 28.84 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.34 : 101.06 = 28.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.34/101.06 = 28.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.34x = 101.06 × 28.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.34x = 2,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914.57/67.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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