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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.26, 55.46 and 32.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.26, 55.46 and 32.06 is: 44.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.26 : 55.46 = 32.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.26/55.46 = 32.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.26x = 55.46 × 32.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.26x = 1,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.05/40.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.16

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