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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.78, 65.61 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.78, 65.61 and 22.11 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.78 : 65.61 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.78/65.61 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.78x = 65.61 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.78x = 1,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.64/43.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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