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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.11, 60.08 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.11, 60.08 and 22.04 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.11 : 60.08 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.11/60.08 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.11x = 60.08 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.11x = 1,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.75/40.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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