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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.71, 65.53 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.71, 65.53 and 28.47 is: 42.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.71 : 65.53 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.71/65.53 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.71x = 65.53 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.71x = 1,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865.64/43.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.68

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