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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.42, 59.93 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.42, 59.93 and 28.92 is: 39.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.42 : 59.93 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.42/59.93 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.42x = 59.93 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.42x = 1,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733.18/43.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.92

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