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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 55.51 and 22.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 55.51 and 22.97 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 55.51 = 22.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/55.51 = 22.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 55.51 × 22.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 1,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.95/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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