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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.84, 62.63 and 22.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.84, 62.63 and 22.56 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.84 : 62.63 = 22.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.84/62.63 = 22.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.84x = 62.63 × 22.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.84x = 1,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412.93/41.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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