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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.30, 59.61 and 32.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.30, 59.61 and 32.93 is: 45.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.30 : 59.61 = 32.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.30/59.61 = 32.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.30x = 59.61 × 32.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.30x = 1,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962.96/43.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.33

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