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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 59.45 and 33.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 59.45 and 33.93 is: 46.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 59.45 = 33.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/59.45 = 33.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 59.45 × 33.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 2,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016.97/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.75

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