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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.74, 103.11 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.74, 103.11 and 28.19 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.74 : 103.11 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.74/103.11 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.74x = 103.11 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.74x = 2,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.26/68.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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