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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.47, 62.22 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.47, 62.22 and 22.22 is: 33.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.47 : 62.22 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.47/62.22 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.47x = 62.22 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.47x = 1,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.76/41.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.34

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