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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.12, 55.26 and 32.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.12, 55.26 and 32.23 is: 44.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.12 : 55.26 = 32.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.12/55.26 = 32.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.12x = 55.26 × 32.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.12x = 1,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.03/40.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.39

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