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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 55.32 and 26.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 55.32 and 26.99 is: 37.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 55.32 = 26.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/55.32 = 26.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 55.32 × 26.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 1,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492.81/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.20

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