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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 60.90 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 60.90 and 41.28 is: 57.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 60.90 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/60.90 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 60.90 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 2,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513.95/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.24

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