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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.26, 55.48 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.26, 55.48 and 32.05 is: 44.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.26 : 55.48 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.26/55.48 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.26x = 55.48 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.26x = 1,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.13/40.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.17

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