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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 66.14 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 66.14 and 33.86 is: 50.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 66.14 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/66.14 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 66.14 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 2,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239.50/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.97

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