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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.05, 55.28 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.05, 55.28 and 23.67 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.05 : 55.28 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.05/55.28 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.05x = 55.28 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.05x = 1,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.36/40.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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