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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 109.42 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 109.42 and 27.28 is: 40.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 109.42 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/109.42 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 109.42 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 2,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985.05/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.93

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