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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 145.12 and 28.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 145.12 and 28.29 is: 42.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 145.12 = 28.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/145.12 = 28.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 145.12 × 28.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 4,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104.72/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.41

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