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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 65.74 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 65.74 and 18.18 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 65.74 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/65.74 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 65.74 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 1,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194.82/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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