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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.62, 65.48 and 28.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.62, 65.48 and 28.37 is: 42.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.62 : 65.48 = 28.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.62/65.48 = 28.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.62x = 65.48 × 28.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.62x = 1,857.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857.20/43.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.58

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