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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.07, 55.27 and 28.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.07, 55.27 and 28.41 is: 39.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.07 : 55.27 = 28.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.07/55.27 = 28.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.07x = 55.27 × 28.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.07x = 1,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570.15/40.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.19

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