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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 55.22 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 55.22 and 27.08 is: 37.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 55.22 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/55.22 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 55.22 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 1,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495.08/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.37

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