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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.83, 65.81 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.83, 65.81 and 33.57 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.83 : 65.81 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.83/65.81 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.83x = 65.81 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.83x = 2,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.33/43.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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