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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.35, 57.06 and 22.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.35, 57.06 and 22.93 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.35 : 57.06 = 22.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.35/57.06 = 22.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.35x = 57.06 × 22.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.35x = 1,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.58/41.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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