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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.23, 58.22 and 37.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.23, 58.22 and 37.40 is: 55.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.23 : 58.22 = 37.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.23/58.22 = 37.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.23x = 58.22 × 37.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.23x = 2,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177.39/39.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.51

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