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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.13, 108.13 and 28.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.13, 108.13 and 28.77 is: 43.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.13 : 108.13 = 28.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.13/108.13 = 28.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.13x = 108.13 × 28.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.13x = 3,110.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110.76/72.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.13

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