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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.31, 55.54 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.31, 55.54 and 38.10 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.31 : 55.54 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.31/55.54 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.31x = 55.54 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.31x = 2,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116.12/40.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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