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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.04, 60.06 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.04, 60.06 and 22.04 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.04 : 60.06 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.04/60.06 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.04x = 60.06 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.04x = 1,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.72/40.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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