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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.28, 64.96 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.28, 64.96 and 41.28 is: 61.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.28 : 64.96 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.28/64.96 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.28x = 64.96 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.28x = 2,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681.55/43.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.96

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