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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.74, 59.63 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.74, 59.63 and 37.44 is: 56.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.74 : 59.63 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.74/59.63 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.74x = 59.63 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.74x = 2,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232.36/39.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.18

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