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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 65.69 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 65.69 and 33.14 is: 49.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 65.69 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/65.69 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 65.69 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 2,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176.58/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.56

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