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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 65.47 and 39.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 65.47 and 39.28 is: 58.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 65.47 = 39.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/65.47 = 39.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 65.47 × 39.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 2,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571.66/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.66

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