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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.75, 65.63 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.75, 65.63 and 22.13 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.75 : 65.63 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.75/65.63 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.75x = 65.63 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.75x = 1,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452.39/43.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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