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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 60.55 and 33.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 60.55 and 33.01 is: 45.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 60.55 = 33.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/60.55 = 33.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 60.55 × 33.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 1,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998.52/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.48

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