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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.76, 60.40 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.76, 60.40 and 28.24 is: 38.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.76 : 60.40 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.76/60.40 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.76x = 60.40 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.76x = 1,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705.70/43.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.98

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