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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.03, 59.48 and 33.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.03, 59.48 and 33.37 is: 46.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.03 : 59.48 = 33.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.03/59.48 = 33.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.03x = 59.48 × 33.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.03x = 1,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984.85/43.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.13

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