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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 60.30 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 60.30 and 36.68 is: 55.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 60.30 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/60.30 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 60.30 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 2,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.50/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.31

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