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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 60.66 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 60.66 and 33 is: 45.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 60.66 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/60.66 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 60.66 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 2,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.78/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.57

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