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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.22, 66.44 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.22, 66.44 and 40.40 is: 55.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.22 : 66.44 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.22/66.44 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.22x = 66.44 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.22x = 2,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684.18/48.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.67

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