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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.83, 65.72 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.83, 65.72 and 14.94 is: 22.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.83 : 65.72 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.83/65.72 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.83x = 65.72 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.83x = 981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981.78/43.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.40

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