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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.22, 59.64 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.22, 59.64 and 28.66 is: 39.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.22 : 59.64 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.22/59.64 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.22x = 59.64 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.22x = 1,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709.41/43.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.55

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