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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 60.12 and 33.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 60.12 and 33.11 is: 45.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 60.12 = 33.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/60.12 = 33.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 60.12 × 33.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 1,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.57/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.79

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