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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 55.33 and 37.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 55.33 and 37.98 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 55.33 = 37.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/55.33 = 37.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 55.33 × 37.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 2,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101.43/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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