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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.69, 55.85 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.69, 55.85 and 37.45 is: 51.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.69 : 55.85 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.69/55.85 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.69x = 55.85 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.69x = 2,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091.58/40.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.40

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