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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 59.45 and 37.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 59.45 and 37.91 is: 56.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 59.45 = 37.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/59.45 = 37.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 59.45 × 37.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 2,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253.75/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.37

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