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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.67, 65.37 and 28.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.67, 65.37 and 28.42 is: 42.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.67 : 65.37 = 28.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.67/65.37 = 28.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.67x = 65.37 × 28.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.67x = 1,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.05/43.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.55

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