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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.76, 65.80 and 28.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.76, 65.80 and 28.57 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.76 : 65.80 = 28.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.76/65.80 = 28.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.76x = 65.80 × 28.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.76x = 1,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879.91/43.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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