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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.32, 65.03 and 28.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.32, 65.03 and 28.07 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.32 : 65.03 = 28.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.32/65.03 = 28.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.32x = 65.03 × 28.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.32x = 1,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824.93/43.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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