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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.99, 65.92 and 22.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.99, 65.92 and 22.31 is: 33.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.99 : 65.92 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.99/65.92 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.99x = 65.92 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.99x = 1,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.23/43.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.42

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