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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 65.72 and 33.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 65.72 and 33.20 is: 49.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 65.72 = 33.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/65.72 = 33.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 65.72 × 33.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 2,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181.90/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.77

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