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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.91, 65.87 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.91, 65.87 and 18.22 is: 27.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.91 : 65.87 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.91/65.87 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.91x = 65.87 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.91x = 1,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.81/43.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.33

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