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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.92, 56.40 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.92, 56.40 and 38.22 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.92 : 56.40 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.92/56.40 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.92x = 56.40 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.92x = 2,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155.61/40.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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