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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.96, 66 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.96, 66 and 33.81 is: 50.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.96 : 66 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.96/66 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.96x = 66 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.96x = 2,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231.46/43.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.76

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