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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.22, 64.83 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.22, 64.83 and 21.55 is: 32.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.22 : 64.83 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.22/64.83 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.22x = 64.83 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.22x = 1,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396.82/43.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.32

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