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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.55, 55.91 and 32.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.55, 55.91 and 32.69 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.55 : 55.91 = 32.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.55/55.91 = 32.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.55x = 55.91 × 32.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.55x = 1,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827.42/40.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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