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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.76, 59.54 and 37.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.76, 59.54 and 37.73 is: 56.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.76 : 59.54 = 37.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.76/59.54 = 37.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.76x = 59.54 × 37.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.76x = 2,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.40/39.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.50

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