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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.41, 64.96 and 33.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.41, 64.96 and 33.25 is: 49.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.41 : 64.96 = 33.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.41/64.96 = 33.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.41x = 64.96 × 33.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.41x = 2,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159.92/43.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.76

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