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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.68, 55.65 and 40.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.68, 55.65 and 40.68 is: 55.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.68 : 55.65 = 40.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.68/55.65 = 40.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.68x = 55.65 × 40.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.68x = 2,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263.84/40.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.65

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