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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 55.49 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 55.49 and 22.74 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 55.49 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/55.49 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 55.49 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 1,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.84/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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