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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 55.41 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 55.41 and 32.90 is: 45.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 55.41 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/55.41 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 55.41 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 1,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.99/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.33

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