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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 60.01 and 23.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 60.01 and 23.75 is: 35.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 60.01 = 23.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/60.01 = 23.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 60.01 × 23.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 1,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425.24/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.66

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