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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.16, 64.78 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.16, 64.78 and 28.74 is: 43.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.16 : 64.78 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.16/64.78 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.16x = 64.78 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.16x = 1,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861.78/43.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.14

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