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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.66, 65.37 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.66, 65.37 and 33.49 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.66 : 65.37 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.66/65.37 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.66x = 65.37 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.66x = 2,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189.24/43.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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