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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.58, 60.79 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.58, 60.79 and 22.52 is: 33.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.58 : 60.79 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.58/60.79 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.58x = 60.79 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.58x = 1,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368.99/40.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.74

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