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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 145.13 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 145.13 and 28.27 is: 42.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 145.13 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/145.13 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 145.13 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 4,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102.62/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.41

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