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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.03, 59.31 and 32.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.03, 59.31 and 32.66 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.03 : 59.31 = 32.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.03/59.31 = 32.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.03x = 59.31 × 32.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.03x = 1,936.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936.77/43.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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