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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.46, 60.64 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.46, 60.64 and 22.40 is: 33.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.46 : 60.64 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.46/60.64 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.46x = 60.64 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.46x = 1,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.34/40.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.57

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