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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.32, 57.02 and 22.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.32, 57.02 and 22.90 is: 31.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.32 : 57.02 = 22.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.32/57.02 = 22.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.32x = 57.02 × 22.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.32x = 1,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305.85/41.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.60

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