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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.19, 55.36 and 37.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.19, 55.36 and 37.67 is: 51.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.19 : 55.36 = 37.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.19/55.36 = 37.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.19x = 55.36 × 37.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.19x = 2,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085.41/40.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.89

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