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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 57.78 and 40.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 57.78 and 40.02 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 57.78 = 40.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/57.78 = 40.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 57.78 × 40.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 2,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312.36/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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