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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.03, 59.33 and 33.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.03, 59.33 and 33.78 is: 46.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.03 : 59.33 = 33.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.03/59.33 = 33.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.03x = 59.33 × 33.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.03x = 2,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.47/43.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.58

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