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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 60.17 and 31.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 60.17 and 31.55 is: 47.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 60.17 = 31.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/60.17 = 31.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 60.17 × 31.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 1,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.99/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.29

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