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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.51, 60.78 and 22.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.51, 60.78 and 22.49 is: 33.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.51 : 60.78 = 22.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.51/60.78 = 22.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.51x = 60.78 × 22.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.51x = 1,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366.94/40.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.75

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