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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.39, 59.94 and 33.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.39, 59.94 and 33.07 is: 45.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.39 : 59.94 = 33.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.39/59.94 = 33.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.39x = 59.94 × 33.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.39x = 1,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.92/43.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.68

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