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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.37, 55.76 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.37, 55.76 and 31.19 is: 43.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.37 : 55.76 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.37/55.76 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.37x = 55.76 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.37x = 1,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738.72/40.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.07

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