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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 55.80 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 55.80 and 38.76 is: 53.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 55.80 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/55.80 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 55.80 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 2,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.81/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.38

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