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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.64, 56.03 and 27.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.64, 56.03 and 27.50 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.64 : 56.03 = 27.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.64/56.03 = 27.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.64x = 56.03 × 27.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.64x = 1,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.41/40.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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