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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.74, 61.14 and 22.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.74, 61.14 and 22.72 is: 34.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.74 : 61.14 = 22.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.74/61.14 = 22.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.74x = 61.14 × 22.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.74x = 1,389.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.10/40.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.10

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