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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 60.26 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 60.26 and 22.12 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 60.26 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/60.26 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 60.26 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 1,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.95/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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