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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 65.12 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 65.12 and 24.22 is: 36.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 65.12 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/65.12 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 65.12 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 1,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577.21/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.28

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