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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 65.84 and 28.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 65.84 and 28.72 is: 43.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 65.84 = 28.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/65.84 = 28.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 65.84 × 28.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 1,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890.45/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.04

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