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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 65.16 and 22.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 65.16 and 22.91 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 65.16 = 22.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/65.16 = 22.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 65.16 × 22.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 1,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492.49/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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