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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.78, 106.10 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.78, 106.10 and 28 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.78 : 106.10 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.78/106.10 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.78x = 106.10 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.78x = 2,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970.80/70.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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