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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 55.41 and 27.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 55.41 and 27.21 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 55.41 = 27.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/55.41 = 27.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 55.41 × 27.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 1,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.71/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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