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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.04, 55.39 and 37.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.04, 55.39 and 37.47 is: 51.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.04 : 55.39 = 37.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.04/55.39 = 37.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.04x = 55.39 × 37.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.04x = 2,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075.00/40.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.82

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