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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.17, 59.53 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.17, 59.53 and 28.59 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.17 : 59.53 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.17/59.53 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.17x = 59.53 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.17x = 1,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701.96/43.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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