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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.33, 55.65 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.33, 55.65 and 23.73 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.33 : 55.65 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.33/55.65 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.33x = 55.65 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.33x = 1,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.37/40.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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