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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 56.25 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 56.25 and 22.34 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 56.25 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/56.25 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 56.25 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 1,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.78/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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