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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.77, 65.56 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.77, 65.56 and 33.50 is: 50.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.77 : 65.56 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.77/65.56 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.77x = 65.56 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.77x = 2,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196.02/43.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.17

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