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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 65.44 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 65.44 and 33.60 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 65.44 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/65.44 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 65.44 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 2,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198.78/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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