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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.39, 59.79 and 33.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.39, 59.79 and 33.67 is: 46.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.39 : 59.79 = 33.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.39/59.79 = 33.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.39x = 59.79 × 33.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.39x = 2,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012.83/43.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.39

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