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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.09, 59.41 and 28.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.09, 59.41 and 28.51 is: 39.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.09 : 59.41 = 28.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.09/59.41 = 28.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.09x = 59.41 × 28.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.09x = 1,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693.78/43.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.31

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