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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.41, 59.91 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.41, 59.91 and 28.86 is: 39.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.41 : 59.91 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.41/59.91 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.41x = 59.91 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.41x = 1,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.00/43.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.83

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