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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.49, 60.74 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.49, 60.74 and 22.47 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.49 : 60.74 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.49/60.74 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.49x = 60.74 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.49x = 1,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.83/40.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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