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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.09, 60.11 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.09, 60.11 and 22.07 is: 33.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.09 : 60.11 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.09/60.11 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.09x = 60.11 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.09x = 1,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326.22/40.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.08

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