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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.41, 59.83 and 33.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.41, 59.83 and 33.06 is: 45.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.41 : 59.83 = 33.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.41/59.83 = 33.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.41x = 59.83 × 33.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.41x = 1,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.98/43.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.57

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