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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.21 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.21 and 22.16 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.21 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.21 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.21 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 1,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334.25/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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