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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.51, 60.04 and 33.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.51, 60.04 and 33.67 is: 46.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.51 : 60.04 = 33.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.51/60.04 = 33.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.51x = 60.04 × 33.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.51x = 2,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021.55/43.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.46

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