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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 55.02 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 55.02 and 38.08 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 55.02 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/55.02 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 55.02 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 2,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095.16/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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