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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.43, 60.58 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.43, 60.58 and 28.96 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.43 : 60.58 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.43/60.58 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.43x = 60.58 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.43x = 1,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754.55/40.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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