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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 61.88 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 61.88 and 22.26 is: 33.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 61.88 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/61.88 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 61.88 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 1,377.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377.45/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.38

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