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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 55.05 and 31.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 55.05 and 31.83 is: 43.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 55.05 = 31.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/55.05 = 31.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 55.05 × 31.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 1,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.92/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.77

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