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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.64, 65.50 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.64, 65.50 and 28.45 is: 42.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.64 : 65.50 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.64/65.50 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.64x = 65.50 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.64x = 1,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863.24/43.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.70

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