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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.11, 64.58 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.11, 64.58 and 33.47 is: 50.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.11 : 64.58 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.11/64.58 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.11x = 64.58 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.11x = 2,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161.00/43.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.13

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