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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.07, 55.29 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.07, 55.29 and 22.58 is: 31.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.07 : 55.29 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.07/55.29 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.07x = 55.29 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.07x = 1,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.54/40.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.16

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