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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.12, 108.22 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.12, 108.22 and 28.81 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.12 : 108.22 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.12/108.22 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.12x = 108.22 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.12x = 3,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117.33/72.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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