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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.89, 65.67 and 33.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.89, 65.67 and 33.69 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.89 : 65.67 = 33.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.89/65.67 = 33.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.89x = 65.67 × 33.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.89x = 2,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212.42/43.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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