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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 59.72 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 59.72 and 37.19 is: 55.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 59.72 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/59.72 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 59.72 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 2,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220.50/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.51

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