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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 65.95 and 22.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 65.95 and 22.29 is: 33.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 65.95 = 22.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/65.95 = 22.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 65.95 × 22.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 1,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.03/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.43

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