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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.48, 65.08 and 28.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.48, 65.08 and 28.21 is: 42.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.48 : 65.08 = 28.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.48/65.08 = 28.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.48x = 65.08 × 28.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.48x = 1,835.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835.91/43.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.22

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