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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.10, 54.97 and 39.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.10, 54.97 and 39.41 is: 54.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.10 : 54.97 = 39.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.10/54.97 = 39.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.10x = 54.97 × 39.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.10x = 2,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165.99/40.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.02

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