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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.73, 60.99 and 28.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.73, 60.99 and 28.73 is: 43.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.73 : 60.99 = 28.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.73/60.99 = 28.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.73x = 60.99 × 28.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.73x = 1,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.24/40.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.02

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