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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.26, 55.63 and 32.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.26, 55.63 and 32.14 is: 44.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.26 : 55.63 = 32.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.26/55.63 = 32.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.26x = 55.63 × 32.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.26x = 1,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787.73/40.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.40

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