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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.36, 57.08 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.36, 57.08 and 22.94 is: 31.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.36 : 57.08 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.36/57.08 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.36x = 57.08 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.36x = 1,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.42/41.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.66

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