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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.89, 60.61 and 33.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.89, 60.61 and 33.02 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.89 : 60.61 = 33.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.89/60.61 = 33.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.89x = 60.61 × 33.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.89x = 2,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.34/43.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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