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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.73, 55.95 and 32.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.73, 55.95 and 32.93 is: 45.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.73 : 55.95 = 32.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.73/55.95 = 32.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.73x = 55.95 × 32.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.73x = 1,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842.15/40.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.23

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