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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.90, 65.69 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.90, 65.69 and 28.71 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.90 : 65.69 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.90/65.69 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.90x = 65.69 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.90x = 1,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885.96/43.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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