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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.76, 59.92 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.76, 59.92 and 37.62 is: 56.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.76 : 59.92 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.76/59.92 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.76x = 59.92 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.76x = 2,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254.10/39.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.70

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