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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 65.88 and 33.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 65.88 and 33.73 is: 50.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 65.88 = 33.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/65.88 = 33.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 65.88 × 33.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 2,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221.97/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.49

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