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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.99, 65.83 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.99, 65.83 and 32.55 is: 48.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.99 : 65.83 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.99/65.83 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.99x = 65.83 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.99x = 2,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.77/43.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.71

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