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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.89, 61.38 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.89, 61.38 and 22.87 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.89 : 61.38 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.89/61.38 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.89x = 61.38 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.89x = 1,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.76/40.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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