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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.04, 59.34 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.04, 59.34 and 33.86 is: 46.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.04 : 59.34 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.04/59.34 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.04x = 59.34 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.04x = 2,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009.25/43.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.68

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