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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.22, 64.84 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.22, 64.84 and 22.96 is: 34.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.22 : 64.84 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.22/64.84 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.22x = 64.84 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.22x = 1,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488.73/43.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.45

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