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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.33, 65 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.33, 65 and 20.50 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.33 : 65 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.33/65 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.33x = 65 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.33x = 1,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.50/43.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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