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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.76, 65.49 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.76, 65.49 and 33.56 is: 50.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.76 : 65.49 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.76/65.49 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.76x = 65.49 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.76x = 2,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197.52/43.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.22

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