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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.47, 55.85 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.47, 55.85 and 22.05 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.47 : 55.85 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.47/55.85 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.47x = 55.85 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.47x = 1,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231.55/40.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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