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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.92, 106.38 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.92, 106.38 and 28.17 is: 42.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.92 : 106.38 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.92/106.38 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.92x = 106.38 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.92x = 2,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996.72/70.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.26

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