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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 55.22 and 28.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 55.22 and 28.36 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 55.22 = 28.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/55.22 = 28.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 55.22 × 28.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 1,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.62/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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