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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.99, 65.98 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.99, 65.98 and 22.30 is: 33.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.99 : 65.98 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.99/65.98 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.99x = 65.98 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.99x = 1,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471.17/43.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.45

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