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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.95, 56.25 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.95, 56.25 and 38.16 is: 52.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.95 : 56.25 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.95/56.25 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.95x = 56.25 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.95x = 2,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.50/40.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.42

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