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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 56.35 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 56.35 and 23.58 is: 32.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 56.35 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/56.35 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 56.35 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 1,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328.73/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.54

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