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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.17, 56.82 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.17, 56.82 and 22.75 is: 31.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.17 : 56.82 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.17/56.82 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.17x = 56.82 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.17x = 1,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292.64/41.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.40

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