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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.24, 55.61 and 37.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.24, 55.61 and 37.67 is: 52.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.24 : 55.61 = 37.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.24/55.61 = 37.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.24x = 55.61 × 37.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.24x = 2,095.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095.26/40.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.07

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