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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.23, 64.84 and 33.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.23, 64.84 and 33.62 is: 50.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.23 : 64.84 = 33.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.23/64.84 = 33.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.23x = 64.84 × 33.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.23x = 2,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179.94/43.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.42

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