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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 56.50 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 56.50 and 23.70 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 56.50 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/56.50 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 56.50 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 1,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.05/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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