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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 61.10 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 61.10 and 22.74 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 61.10 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/61.10 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 61.10 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 1,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.41/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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