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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.41, 55.76 and 37.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.41, 55.76 and 37.52 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.41 : 55.76 = 37.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.41/55.76 = 37.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.41x = 55.76 × 37.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.41x = 2,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092.12/40.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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