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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 55.94 and 31.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 55.94 and 31.35 is: 43.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 55.94 = 31.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/55.94 = 31.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 55.94 × 31.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 1,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753.56/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.27

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