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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 59.65 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 59.65 and 37.13 is: 55.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 59.65 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/59.65 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 59.65 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 2,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214.80/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.36

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