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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.35, 59.85 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.35, 59.85 and 33.99 is: 46.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.35 : 59.85 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.35/59.85 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.35x = 59.85 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.35x = 2,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034.30/43.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.93

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