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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.27, 60.25 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.27, 60.25 and 28.22 is: 42.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.27 : 60.25 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.27/60.25 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.27x = 60.25 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.27x = 1,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.26/40.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.22

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