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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.93, 56.54 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.93, 56.54 and 37.89 is: 52.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.93 : 56.54 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.93/56.54 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.93x = 56.54 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.93x = 2,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.30/40.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.34

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