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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.19, 55.47 and 27.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.19, 55.47 and 27.26 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.19 : 55.47 = 27.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.19/55.47 = 27.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.19x = 55.47 × 27.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.19x = 1,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512.15/40.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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