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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 55.23 and 37.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 55.23 and 37.95 is: 52.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 55.23 = 37.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/55.23 = 37.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 55.23 × 37.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 2,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095.98/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.29

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