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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.76, 106.15 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.76, 106.15 and 28 is: 42.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.76 : 106.15 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.76/106.15 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.76x = 106.15 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.76x = 2,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972.20/70.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.00

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