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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.26, 64.91 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.26, 64.91 and 28.08 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.26 : 64.91 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.26/64.91 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.26x = 64.91 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.26x = 1,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.67/43.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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