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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 107.89 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 107.89 and 28.60 is: 42.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 107.89 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/107.89 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 107.89 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 3,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085.65/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.90

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