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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.18, 55.39 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.18, 55.39 and 37.25 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.18 : 55.39 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.18/55.39 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.18x = 55.39 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.18x = 2,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063.02/40.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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