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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.46, 55.78 and 28.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.46, 55.78 and 28.82 is: 39.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.46 : 55.78 = 28.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.46/55.78 = 28.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.46x = 55.78 × 28.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.46x = 1,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607.58/40.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.73

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