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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.59, 75.37 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.59, 75.37 and 40.07 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.59 : 75.37 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.59/75.37 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.59x = 75.37 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.59x = 3,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020.08/54.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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