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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.74, 65.66 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.74, 65.66 and 34.22 is: 51.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.74 : 65.66 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.74/65.66 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.74x = 65.66 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.74x = 2,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.39/43.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.36

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