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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 233.93 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 233.93 and 40.40 is: 60.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 233.93 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/233.93 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 233.93 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 9,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451.09/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.60

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