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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 56.93 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 56.93 and 22.83 is: 31.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 56.93 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/56.93 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 56.93 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 1,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299.85/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.51

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