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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 106.87 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 106.87 and 28.50 is: 42.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 106.87 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/106.87 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 106.87 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 3,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045.80/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.77

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