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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.77, 55.95 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.77, 55.95 and 37.11 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.77 : 55.95 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.77/55.95 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.77x = 55.95 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.77x = 2,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.30/40.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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