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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.89, 65.84 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.89, 65.84 and 22.53 is: 33.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.89 : 65.84 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.89/65.84 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.89x = 65.84 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.89x = 1,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483.38/43.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.80

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