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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.43, 98.15 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.43, 98.15 and 28.86 is: 43.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.43 : 98.15 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.43/98.15 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.43x = 98.15 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.43x = 2,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832.61/65.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.29

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