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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 55.46 and 32.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 55.46 and 32.01 is: 44.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 55.46 = 32.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/55.46 = 32.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 55.46 × 32.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 1,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.27/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.23

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