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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.30, 65.09 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.30, 65.09 and 28.14 is: 42.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.30 : 65.09 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.30/65.09 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.30x = 65.09 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.30x = 1,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831.63/43.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.30

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