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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 55.45 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 55.45 and 32.44 is: 44.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 55.45 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/55.45 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 55.45 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 1,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798.80/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.72

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