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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 65.93 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 65.93 and 33.83 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 65.93 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/65.93 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 65.93 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 2,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230.41/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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