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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 60.95 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 60.95 and 22.53 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 60.95 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/60.95 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 60.95 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 1,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.09/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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