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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 56.34 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 56.34 and 37.44 is: 51.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 56.34 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/56.34 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 56.34 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 2,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109.37/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.57

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