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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.34, 59.78 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.34, 59.78 and 28.58 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.34 : 59.78 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.34/59.78 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.34x = 59.78 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.34x = 1,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708.51/43.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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