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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.52, 59.92 and 33.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.52, 59.92 and 33.84 is: 46.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.52 : 59.92 = 33.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.52/59.92 = 33.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.52x = 59.92 × 33.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.52x = 2,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027.69/43.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.59

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