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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.42, 59.96 and 28.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.42, 59.96 and 28.90 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.42 : 59.96 = 28.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.42/59.96 = 28.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.42x = 59.96 × 28.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.42x = 1,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732.84/43.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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