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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.91, 65.85 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.91, 65.85 and 15.01 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.91 : 65.85 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.91/65.85 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.91x = 65.85 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.91x = 988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.43/43.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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