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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.37, 65.02 and 28.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.37, 65.02 and 28.93 is: 43.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.37 : 65.02 = 28.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.37/65.02 = 28.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.37x = 65.02 × 28.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.37x = 1,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881.03/43.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.37

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