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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.62, 65.46 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.62, 65.46 and 22.26 is: 33.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.62 : 65.46 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.62/65.46 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.62x = 65.46 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.62x = 1,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457.14/43.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.41

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