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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.46, 65.07 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.46, 65.07 and 28.18 is: 42.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.46 : 65.07 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.46/65.07 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.46x = 65.07 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.46x = 1,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833.67/43.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.19

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