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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.31, 59.71 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.31, 59.71 and 33.59 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.31 : 59.71 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.31/59.71 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.31x = 59.71 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.31x = 2,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005.66/43.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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