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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 145.03 and 28.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 145.03 and 28.21 is: 42.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 145.03 = 28.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/145.03 = 28.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 145.03 × 28.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 4,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091.66/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.31

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