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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 65.84 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 65.84 and 22.28 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 65.84 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/65.84 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 65.84 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 1,466.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.64/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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