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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.34, 57.05 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.34, 57.05 and 22.92 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.34 : 57.05 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.34/57.05 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.34x = 57.05 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.34x = 1,307.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307.91/41.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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