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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.77, 65.60 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.77, 65.60 and 22.35 is: 33.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.77 : 65.60 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.77/65.60 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.77x = 65.60 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.77x = 1,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.16/43.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.50

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