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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.77, 56.26 and 23.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.77, 56.26 and 23.28 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.77 : 56.26 = 23.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.77/56.26 = 23.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.77x = 56.26 × 23.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.77x = 1,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.73/40.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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