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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 55.50 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 55.50 and 23.86 is: 32.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 55.50 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/55.50 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 55.50 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 1,324.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.23/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.92

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