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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.11, 55.61 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.11, 55.61 and 38.05 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.11 : 55.61 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.11/55.61 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.11x = 55.61 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.11x = 2,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116.19/40.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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