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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.34, 55.73 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.34, 55.73 and 28.10 is: 38.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.34 : 55.73 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.34/55.73 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.34x = 55.73 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.34x = 1,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.01/40.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.82

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