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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 55.34 and 32.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 55.34 and 32.37 is: 44.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 55.34 = 32.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/55.34 = 32.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 55.34 × 32.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 1,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.19/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.62

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