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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 145.04 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 145.04 and 28.22 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 145.04 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/145.04 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 145.04 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 4,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093.03/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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