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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.88, 55.02 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.88, 55.02 and 22.62 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.88 : 55.02 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.88/55.02 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.88x = 55.02 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.88x = 1,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.55/39.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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