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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.69, 65.49 and 33.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.69, 65.49 and 33.58 is: 50.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.69 : 65.49 = 33.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.69/65.49 = 33.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.69x = 65.49 × 33.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.69x = 2,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199.15/43.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.34

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