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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 55.38 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 55.38 and 22.65 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 55.38 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/55.38 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 55.38 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 1,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254.65/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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