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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 55.70 and 39.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 55.70 and 39.57 is: 54.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 55.70 = 39.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/55.70 = 39.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 55.70 × 39.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 2,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203.85/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.22

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