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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.52, 75.27 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.52, 75.27 and 40 is: 55.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.52 : 75.27 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.52/75.27 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.52x = 75.27 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.52x = 3,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010.80/54.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.22

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