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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.54, 65.33 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.54, 65.33 and 28.28 is: 42.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.54 : 65.33 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.54/65.33 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.54x = 65.33 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.54x = 1,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847.53/43.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.43

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