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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.27, 59.64 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.27, 59.64 and 32.33 is: 44.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.27 : 59.64 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.27/59.64 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.27x = 59.64 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.27x = 1,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.19/43.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.56

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