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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.93, 57.53 and 40.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.93, 57.53 and 40.01 is: 54.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.93 : 57.53 = 40.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.93/57.53 = 40.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.93x = 57.53 × 40.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.93x = 2,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.29/41.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.89

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