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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.43, 56.09 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.43, 56.09 and 38.95 is: 54.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.43 : 56.09 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.43/56.09 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.43x = 56.09 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.43x = 2,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184.66/40.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.03

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