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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.21, 64.83 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.21, 64.83 and 28.83 is: 43.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.21 : 64.83 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.21/64.83 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.21x = 64.83 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.21x = 1,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868.77/43.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.25

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