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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 59.62 and 37.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 59.62 and 37.70 is: 56.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 59.62 = 37.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/59.62 = 37.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 59.62 × 37.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 2,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247.67/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.22

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