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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.81, 65.72 and 32.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.81, 65.72 and 32.99 is: 49.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.81 : 65.72 = 32.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.81/65.72 = 32.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.81x = 65.72 × 32.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.81x = 2,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.10/43.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.49

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