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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.70, 60.32 and 28.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.70, 60.32 and 28.18 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.70 : 60.32 = 28.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.70/60.32 = 28.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.70x = 60.32 × 28.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.70x = 1,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699.82/43.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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