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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.07, 55.28 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.07, 55.28 and 23.69 is: 32.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.07 : 55.28 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.07/55.28 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.07x = 55.28 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.07x = 1,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.58/40.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.68

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