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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 60.66 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 60.66 and 28.44 is: 39.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 60.66 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/60.66 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 60.66 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 1,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725.17/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.24

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