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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.16, 55.41 and 22.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.16, 55.41 and 22.91 is: 31.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.16 : 55.41 = 22.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.16/55.41 = 22.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.16x = 55.41 × 22.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.16x = 1,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.44/40.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.61

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