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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.88, 61.36 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.88, 61.36 and 22.62 is: 33.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.88 : 61.36 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.88/61.36 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.88x = 61.36 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.88x = 1,387.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387.96/40.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.95

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