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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 55.94 and 28.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 55.94 and 28.24 is: 38.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 55.94 = 28.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/55.94 = 28.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 55.94 × 28.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 1,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579.75/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.99

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