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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 60.03 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 60.03 and 22 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 60.03 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/60.03 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 60.03 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 1,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.66/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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