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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.27, 59.76 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.27, 59.76 and 32.33 is: 44.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.27 : 59.76 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.27/59.76 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.27x = 59.76 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.27x = 1,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932.12/43.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.66

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