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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.90, 56.44 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.90, 56.44 and 23.40 is: 32.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.90 : 56.44 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.90/56.44 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.90x = 56.44 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.90x = 1,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.85/40.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.30

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