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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.49, 65.33 and 28.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.49, 65.33 and 28.30 is: 42.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.49 : 65.33 = 28.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.49/65.33 = 28.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.49x = 65.33 × 28.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.49x = 1,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.84/43.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.51

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