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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.44, 59.82 and 33.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.44, 59.82 and 33.06 is: 45.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.44 : 59.82 = 33.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.44/59.82 = 33.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.44x = 59.82 × 33.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.44x = 1,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.65/43.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.53

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