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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.64, 60.98 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.64, 60.98 and 22.64 is: 33.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.64 : 60.98 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.64/60.98 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.64x = 60.98 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.64x = 1,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380.17/40.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.97

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