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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.38, 65.13 and 33.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.38, 65.13 and 33.87 is: 50.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.38 : 65.13 = 33.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.38/65.13 = 33.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.38x = 65.13 × 33.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.38x = 2,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205.95/43.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.85

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