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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.97, 56.54 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.97, 56.54 and 22.55 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.97 : 56.54 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.97/56.54 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.97x = 56.54 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.97x = 1,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.69/40.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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