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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 55.82 and 38.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 55.82 and 38.69 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 55.82 = 38.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/55.82 = 38.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 55.82 × 38.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 2,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159.20/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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