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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.42, 60.63 and 22.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.42, 60.63 and 22.36 is: 33.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.42 : 60.63 = 22.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.42/60.63 = 22.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.42x = 60.63 × 22.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.42x = 1,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.38/40.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.54

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