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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.18, 59.58 and 28.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.18, 59.58 and 28.61 is: 39.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.18 : 59.58 = 28.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.18/59.58 = 28.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.18x = 59.58 × 28.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.18x = 1,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704.44/43.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.47

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