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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.71, 60.30 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.71, 60.30 and 28.16 is: 38.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.71 : 60.30 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.71/60.30 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.71x = 60.30 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.71x = 1,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697.91/43.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.85

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