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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.28, 59.73 and 32.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.28, 59.73 and 32.93 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.28 : 59.73 = 32.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.28/59.73 = 32.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.28x = 59.73 × 32.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.28x = 1,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.68/43.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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