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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.65, 60.18 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.65, 60.18 and 33.81 is: 46.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.65 : 60.18 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.65/60.18 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.65x = 60.18 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.65x = 2,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034.69/43.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.61

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