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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.04, 55.19 and 28.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.04, 55.19 and 28.36 is: 39.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.04 : 55.19 = 28.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.04/55.19 = 28.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.04x = 55.19 × 28.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.04x = 1,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.38/40.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.09

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