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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.04, 59.33 and 32.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.04, 59.33 and 32.10 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.04 : 59.33 = 32.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.04/59.33 = 32.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.04x = 59.33 × 32.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.04x = 1,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904.49/43.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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