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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.99, 61.42 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.99, 61.42 and 22.70 is: 34.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.99 : 61.42 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.99/61.42 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.99x = 61.42 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.99x = 1,393.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.93/40.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.01

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