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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.28, 106.88 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.28, 106.88 and 28.52 is: 42.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.28 : 106.88 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.28/106.88 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.28x = 106.88 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.28x = 3,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048.22/71.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.76

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