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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 55.30 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 55.30 and 27.12 is: 37.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 55.30 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/55.30 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 55.30 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 1,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499.74/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.42

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